OpenAI

Senior Technical Sourcer, Applications Engineering

OpenAI • $130K — $180K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, specifically in engineering or technical roles.
  • Proven track record of sourcing candidates across various software engineering disciplines.
  • Strong grasp of technical concepts to communicate effectively with candidates.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with candidates and stakeholders.
  • Experience with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing strategies to engage candidates across different engineering disciplines.
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through outreach and networking.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and adjust sourcing strategies.
  • Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools to attract top talent.
  • Represent OpenAI at industry events to connect with potential candidates.
  • Maintain organized candidate data to assist in sourcing strategies and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI technology.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Engagement in meaningful work that contributes to advancements in AI research and deployment.
  • Access to a network of top-tier engineering talent and industry professionals.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Senior Technical Sourcer at OpenAI, you will play a key role in identifying and engaging top-tier engineering talent across a broad range of technical domains. Your focus will be on sourcing exceptional software engineers and technical talent to help build world-class teams advancing our mission in AI research and deployment.

In this role, you will:
  • Lead sourcing strategies to identify and engage candidates across a variety of engineering disciplines, including software engineering, backend systems, product engineering, and related technical areas.
  • Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of passive candidates through proactive outreach, research, and networking.
  • Collaborate closely with hiring managers and technical leaders to deeply understand hiring needs and refine sourcing approaches accordingly.
  • Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and tools to identify and attract exceptional talent.
  • Represent OpenAI at industry events and conferences to promote our mission and connect with potential candidates.
  • Maintain accurate and organized candidate data and metrics to inform sourcing strategies and decision-making.
You might thrive in this role if you have:
  • 5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, with a focus on engineering or technical roles.
  • A proven track record of successfully sourcing candidates across a range of software engineering and technical disciplines.
  • A strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to effectively communicate role requirements to candidates.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with both candidates and internal stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with sourcing tools and platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking systems.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research laboratory consisting of the for-profit corporation OpenAI LP and its parent company, the non-profit OpenAI Inc. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of technology leaders, including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, and John Schulman. OpenAI's mission is to develop and promote friendly AI for the betterment of humanity. The company has developed a number of cutting-edge AI technologies, including GPT-3, a language processing system that can generate human-like text. OpenAI has received funding from a number of high-profile investors, including LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and venture capitalist Peter Thiel.
Learn more about OpenAI
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
2015
* Ladders Estimates

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